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What's the Difference Between a Bull Market and a Bear Market?
Bull and bear markets shape investment returns and risk, but their differences go beyond simple price swings. Learn how market cycles, historical data, and investor behavior affect long-term strategies and opportunities
The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE Ratio Just Topped 40 Again - Here's What That Means
The S&P 500's Shiller CAPE ratio has climbed above 40 for only the second time since 1871, raising concerns about future stock returns and prompting investors to reconsider risk, valuation, and portfolio strategy
Wall Street is Knocking on the Door of the Priciest Stock Market in History
U.S. stocks are up double digits this year, but the S&P 500's Shiller P/E ratio is now more than double its historical average, raising questions about how long today's lofty valuations can last before a correction hits
This time-tested valuation metric should not be overlooked
The S&P 500's CAPE ratio has climbed to 41, more than double its historical average, raising concerns about future returns and the risk of a sharp market correction as stocks trade near record highs despite persistent economic headwinds
Shiller P/E Ratio Hits 26-Year High: What Investors Should Know
The Shiller CAPE ratio for U.S. stocks surged to 40.91 in July 2026, its highest level since the dot-com bubble, raising questions about market risk, valuation, and the potential for a correction or prolonged downturn
This Stock Market Valuation Metric Just Hit a Two-Decade High. Here's What History Says the S&P 500 Does Next.
The S&P 500's Shiller CAPE ratio has climbed to levels last seen during the dot-com bubble, raising concerns about future returns and the risk of a market correction for investors focused on long-term growth